Sumathi Josephine, better known by her

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Rekha, is an Indian actress who predominantly works in

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and

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. She also starred in a few Telugu and

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films.She was one of the contestants of '' Bigg Boss Tamil Season 4''.

Career

She was introduced to the

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with the film, '' Kadalora Kavithaigal'' (1986) directed by

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. Her notable works include '' Punnagai Mannan'' (1986), '' Enga Ooru Pattukaran'' (1987), '' En Bommukutty Ammavukku'' (1988), '' Puriyaadha Pudhir'' (1990) and ''

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'' (1991). In Malayalam, '' Ramji Rao Speaking'' (1989), '' Aey Auto'' (1990) and ''

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'' (1990) were also successful. She won the Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Malayalam for the film '' Dasharatham'' (1989). After a few roles as a heroine, she started to act in character roles, such as sister-in-law and mother. In 2020, she is entering as a contestant in the reality show '' Bigg Boss 4''.

Personal life

Sumathi Josephine was born and brought up in Eramalloor,

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. She married Harris Kottadath, a Malayali seafood exporter, in 1996. They have a daughter.

Filmography

Tamil

Malayalam

Telugu

Kannada

Television

Serials

Shows

Awards

* Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Malayalam - '' Dasharatham'' * Kalaimamani Award by Tamil Nadu Government

References

External links

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